A CarFax report is basically a “background check” for a car or truck. Every vehicle has a unique vehicle identification number, or VIN, that is like a serial number. Many government agencies, as well as private businesses, like oil change…Read more...

Carfax vs Autocheck Which One’s Better?: Before 1984, consumers were very much in the dark when buying a used car. Dishonesty was so rampant in the used car business that many decided buying new was the only way to be…Read more...

There are two major players in the car VIN history report business Carfax and Autocheck. Carfax is the market share leader, but Autocheck reports may be a better value. Their stated missions is to make their car history reports as…Read more...

Carfax emerged from Edwin Barnett III’s frustration with unscrupulous vehicle dealers that attempted to sell a substandard automobile to a buyer. Common frustrations included altering the number of miles on the odometer or concealing a major accident on the vehicle.…Read more...